Passerina 'Raffa' Clara Marcelli 2024

The Passerina Raffa by Clara Marcelli is an everyday wine fresh and easy to drink, a blend of minerality and crunchy fruit. The Clara Marcelli winery was established near Ascoli Piceno in 1992 by Emanuele and Daniela Colletta, deep connoisseurs and lovers of the area. It is clear from the outset the intent to create wines that tell the story of the territory, which is why the decision to follow the principles of organic farming came naturally. Then the decision to rely on the consultancy of Marco Casolanetti, owner of Oasi degli Angeli, and esteemed winemaker. Wines that range from the satisfying simplicity of this Passerina to the complex expressiveness of Ruggine, the flagship red. In any case, a must-have in every cellar!

The white Raffa is made from pure Passerina grapes sourced from vineyards located near Piceno at an altitude of 250 meters. If in the vineyard, as already mentioned, organic farming and manual harvesting are practiced, in the winery, spontaneous alcoholic fermentation takes place in steel tanks and aging for 10 months always in steel containers, to preserve the freshness of the fruit.

The wine Raffa pours into the glass with a pale straw color. From the first sniff, it sketches a picture of great cleanliness and definition, where descriptors such as golden apple, aromatic herbs, hay, white-fleshed fruit, and white flowers are not lacking, all framed by a marine and mineral breeze. Simple yet direct, pure and unadorned. On the palate, the liquid plays all its cards on drinkability, and on a perfect cohesion between savoriness and freshness. Versatile in pairing, it calls for delicate dishes that enhance its gastronomic vocation without overshadowing it, such as light appetizers or lightly dressed first courses based on fish.